Twelve Months of Trenton (4)

Weight: 13Lb 6Oz
Length: aprx 25-26 Inches
10-25th Percentile for weight, 90th Percentile for height
Size: 0-3M onesies & pants & 3M hoodies & sleepers, some 3-6M sleepers Size 2 diapers

Milestones:
-Babbles all the time
-Smiles at everything.
-Can fully reach out and grab toys that are in front of him
-Squeals. Loud
-Sleeps from 8pm-7ish am, waking twice usually.
-Knows "Mama" and "Dada" and will look at the person when he hears the name.
-Can roll from tummy to back
-Rolls onto his side by arching his back. Has to be strapped in everywhere now, no matter what.
-Finally laughed!!

Favourite things:
-Boobs!
-Soother
-His crinkly yellow dog
-Bathtime
-Music
-His lovey. either the cuski or his little blanket.
-His big fleece blanket. He wants it touching his face if he is going to sleep
-Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. I know.

This month, Trenton finally giggled at us. He makes us work HARD for laughs, and doesnt laugh from his gut yet, but boy do those little giggles ever make my day.



busy days & spring around the corner

This morning we woke up to more snow that had been rained on for the better part of the early morning and is now a thick slush. We are supposed to get some more tonight.

I think today, I am going to stay home and do laundry and not step a foot out the door.

Tomorrow is the start to another busy weekend. I have to make the drive into town to pick up some last minute things for the girl's birthday party on Saturday.

Once the weekend is over, March Break is upon us. a busy week of mostly trying to keep the kids occupied so that they forget how bored they are. :) So far we have some swimming and some visits planned.

After the break is over, I think that I am going to put myself in a springtime frame of mind and start cleaning the house of the winter blah. It might still be frightful outside, but that's no reason to be in a negative mood. Maybe I'll be so busy cleaning and being happy that the weather will change to pretty when I'm not looking.
:)

So long for now.

Wordless Wednesday {Pancake Tuesday!}

To my oldest child on her birthday.

My dearest Haileybear;

Something happened yesterday.
Yesterday you magically turned from a 7 year old into an 8 year old. Know what that means? That means that I have been a mother for 8 whole years.

From the time you wok up until the time you went to bed, you were in a fabulous mood. Something about birthdays does that to us, doesn't it? Even as we get older, and we complain to everyone around us that we are getting older, something about our birthday makes us feel special, if only for a day.

I'm not going to lie and tell you that I'm completely happy about your birthdays though. It makes me really emotional to see you grow so quickly. You are my first child and my only daughter. Something about that makes you special and gives us an incredible bond that we will always share, no matter what.
But I can tell you this,

Watching you grow has been one of the greatest pleasures in my life.
You are unbelievably beautiful. (Did I really make you?!) You are sensitive and kind. You are so, so, so smart. You are diplomatic. You are a good friend. You are a good person.

Yesterday, you wanted sticky chicken in the slow cooker and rice for dinner. We had cupcakes made with love and cream cheese frosting. You opened your presents from us (clothes, shoes) and from your brothers (sunglasses, earrings) and were so happy and grateful, and then Daddy came downstairs with your new bike and you were the most excited I have seen you in a long time and it made my heart smile.

I love you babygirl. Here's to the next 8, beautiful years.

Love, Mommy

Time {& lack thereof}

You hear it all the time as a parent.

"The time goes by so fast, you won't believe it."
"The older you get, the faster life passes you by"
"Cherish them while they're small, before you know it, they'll be grown."
Those cliches that you hear during your first pregnancy and the first year of your first child's life.
And then, before you know it, you start saying them yourself.

"I can't believe he/she is (x age) already.. where did the past (x years) go??!!"We all hear it. We all do it. Because it's true.


Last night, dear friends of our welcomed their first baby into the world. He came out a beautiful, blonde, healthy 8lbs and 9oz of pure amazing. I am beyond happy for them. Their journey into parenthood has been long and arduous, and this child was wanted so, so badly. If anyone deserves such happiness, it is them and the boy will be loved immesurably. Without a doubt.
Today I went to see the happy family of three at the hospital. I knew it would be an emotional visit on so many levels, but I was unprepared for just how emotional it would be.

I saw a newborn for the first time since my boy was born exactly 16 weeks ago. It was hard proof that my tiny little baby is growing. Fast.
It is so bittersweet. I love seeing him play and learn and reach milestones. It is amazing, no matter how many children you have, it will never cease to be amazing.
But this time, it's the last. The last pregnancy, the last baby. The last first smile. The last first laugh. The last breastfeeding relationship. The last finger grasp and spit bubbles. The last time I will carry around a car seat and wake up for midnight feedings and fall asleep with my baby on my chest. The last time I will lay awake listening for little breaths,
in & out.. in & out.
It feels as though a small part of our lives is behind us, and while we are looking ahead at our future with our family with immese positivity and wonder and joy, there is a part of my heart that aches so incredibly.
We are closing the chapter of pregnancy and birth and babies and entering another chapter in our lives together. who knows what the future will bring, but for now, I'm going to make sure that I savor each and every tiny moment that I possibly can...

Because time goes by so fast.

Wordless Wednesday {One, Two, Three}

                                                    
                                                    

Meatless Monday {better late than never!}

Yeah, yeah, I know. It's tuesday. Better late than never, right?

Today I bring you an incredibly simple (but delicious) recipe that can be whipped together for breakfast, lunch or dinner, using ingredients that most of us have on hand at any given time.

Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce with Spinach
-Eggs (amount depending on number of people eating & how hungry everyone is!)
-Tomato sauce (homemade or otherwise)
-Garlic
-Olive Oil
-Bread (the crustier, the better!)
-Spinach

Fill sauce pan with enough sauce to cover however many eggs you will be poaching, and let it come to a simmer. Add eggs and cover.
Meanwhile, saute spinach in olive oil and garlic until it is just wilted and toast bread.

Once eggs are set to desired doneness, remove them from the sauce and place them on top of your toast, with the spinach on the side.

So easy. So yummy.

(I wasn't feeling super hungry when I had this for lunch, so mine was eaten with some carmalized onions that I had in the fridge)